gbr135 0 Posted August 1, 2003 Anyone interestad there is a new website www.romfordbombers.co.uk up and running, its still under construction but worth a visit for those of us who remember them, and of course for those that don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,154 Posted August 1, 2003 Excellent site. Brings back many memories: "Give us a B - S Give us an O - R Give us an M - E Give us a B - B Give us an E - M Give us an R - O Give us an S - B What have we got? - SREBMOB" I remember the first bend war cry well! Happy days at Brooklands... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted August 1, 2003 It's a bit of a coincidence, you putting that link up today. Yesterday I was having a lunchtime read of the Speedway Star and a guy I work with noticed this and commented on it. Then he said: 'I used to know a guy called Kevin Holden.' He was amazed that I'd heard of him and knew about his accident. Apparently he went to school with him. Next time I see him I'll show him the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbr135 0 Posted August 1, 2003 Don't suppse there is any chance of a 'Bombers' logo as an avatar is there ? I think the most exciting 'bomber' ws Brian Foote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted August 1, 2003 I think the most exciting 'bomber' was Brian Foote. P Woodcock my pick ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian H 0 Posted August 6, 2003 That great Scot - Ross Gilbertson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted August 6, 2003 That great Scot - Ross Gilbertson Who did Canterbury proud too :!: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Kev The Brummie Posted August 7, 2003 Back in 1971, or was it 72? The Brummies signed Terry Shearer from the Bombers and at last we had a rider who was capable of winning heat 1 ! Very quick out of the traps but tended to fade as the meet progressed. Just been looking at the team pics, nice to see Ted Howdoyougo's tash again! Cheers. Kev... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david_s 0 Posted August 8, 2003 My father introduced me to Speedway racing at Brooklands Stadium in 1971. Oh what great memories of those Romford Bombers and in particular my favourite riders who were Kevin Holden, Brian Foote and Charlie Benham. There always seemed to be plenty of exciting racing with riders frequently falling off. I seem to remember an Australian rider, Bruce Edgar, who had great difficulty in negotiating the first bend let alone completing four laps ! I also remember a very controversial match against Hull when Tony Childs was excluded for clashing with Brian Foote, I think Foote broke his collarbone as a result. How the crowd booed Mr Childs for the rest of the meeting. Halcyon days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted September 11, 2003 Looking at the programme for the last meeting at Brooklands for 1970, I was taken by the Eastbourne line up. The fixture was a challenge match between 2 Division two sides. How about this for an Eastbourne line up 1.Dave Jessup 2. laurie Simms 3.John Louis 4.Gordon Kennet 5.Reg Trott © 6.Phil Pratt 7.Dave Kennet Three of the above mentioned in the Best rider never to win the world title thread! http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forum/view...=asc&highlight= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speed King 0 Posted December 2, 2004 Can anyone give me the actual address where Romford used to be. Im a regular vistor to Romford and would dearly love to see what used to be the stadium site. I know its at Brooklands but does anyone have the actual address? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Custom House Kid 45 Posted December 2, 2004 Can anyone give me the actual address where Romford used to be. Im a regular vistor to Romford and would dearly love to see what used to be the stadium site. I know its at Brooklands but does anyone have the actual address? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you travel out of Romford along North Street you will find Brooklands Approach opposite the bus garage, or Brooklands lane just past Como Street next to Matalan (This was the way I used to use) both routes take you over the river Rom! the old stadium is no longer there. Now flats i think! you will also find Brooklands Rd off of Como Street (approach all on foot I would recommend) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tape2tapevideo 0 Posted December 3, 2004 (edited) The only footage I have seen from Romford is on my Days Gone By series, it's aaginst Crewe, only 30-40 seconds but great stuff. Have away footage at Eastbourne and Plymouth 69, Rayleigh and Rye House 70/71. and Westham Bombers 72 v Hull. Edited December 3, 2004 by tape2tapevideo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Tyrrell 16 Posted December 3, 2004 Romford Speedway is featured in the 'Pocket Sized History of Defunct Speedway Tracks' series, number 7, probably still available. Gives a brief history of every season, pictures, results etc. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,154 Posted December 3, 2004 There's also a chapter on Romford in Speedway in the South East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
